It now seems certain that Lescinel Jean-Francois will not be part of the playing staff at The County Ground in 2011-12.
The Haitian defender has not agreed a new contract, and looks destined to leave the club. By a twist of fate, he could be replacing Liam Chilvers at League 1 side Notts County who is apparently heading down to Wiltshire to join Swindon Town.
It is hoped that Jonathan Douglas will stay at The County Ground, but I would guess that he is looking at League 1 rather than League 2 football next season. Wycombe Wanderers have shown interest in the Scottish midfielder, so if Jonathan does depart I hope that we can sign an enforcer like Gavin Rae or Gavin Mahon instead.
With Paolo having already signed two players yesterday, I would expect a further six faces in if Jonathan leaves. Maybe seven or eight, if David Lucas or Phil Smith (or both) are sold as well.
I would expect the eight new players to be:
ReplyDeleteGK: Mark Howard and Tommy Forecast
DF: Liam Chilvers and Paolo Frascatore
MF: Joe Anyinsah and Gavin Mahon
ST: Two of either Jason Prior, Chris McDonagh, Harry Kane, Simone Verdi and Milan Lalkovic.